Four Views Of The Gulf Of Naples And Posillipo – Posillipo School, First Half Of The 19th Century
Artist: Scuola Di Posillipo
A collection of four oil paintings on canvas depicting evocative views of the Gulf of Naples and the Posillipo coast, dating from the first half of the 19th century, as indicated by the original label preserved on the back.
The four works present different views of the Neapolitan landscape, featuring the sea of the gulf, rocky promontories, Mediterranean vegetation, maritime pines, fishermen, ordinary people, and boats. One of the views, as indicated by the original label affixed to the back, depicts the island of Nisida, recognizable in the background of the gulf.
The works are part of the artistic tradition of the Posillipo School, one of the most significant movements in 19th-century Neapolitan landscape painting, which developed beginning in the 1820s around artists such as Anton Sminck van Pitloo and, later, Giacinto Gigante and other important interpreters of the Neapolitan landscape.
The painting of the Posillipo School is distinguished by its particular attention to light, atmospheric effects, and the natural rendering of the landscape. In these four views, the delicate play of light across the sky and sea, the azure distances, and the vivid rendering of the rocks, vegetation, boats, and small figures that enliven the scenes are particularly striking.
The presence of fishermen and boats, set against the vast backdrop of the gulf, captures the picturesque and romantic character of the Neapolitan views intended for 19th-century travelers and collectors.
The four canvases, uniform in format and composition, form a collection of particular decorative and collectible interest, capable of conveying the charm of the landscape of the Gulf of Naples in the first half of the 19th century.
The works are presented in beautiful black-lacquered wooden frames with gilded inner profiles, which enhance their elegant overall appearance.
Technique: oil on canvas
Period: first half of the 19th century
School: Posillipo School / Neapolitan school
Subjects: views of the Gulf of Naples, Posillipo, and Nisida
Number of works: 4
Dimensions with frame: 60 × 38 cm each
Antique label on the back: “Posillipo School – first half of the 1800s – View of Nisida
The price refers to all 4 works, therefore 1,650 euros each
The four works present different views of the Neapolitan landscape, featuring the sea of the gulf, rocky promontories, Mediterranean vegetation, maritime pines, fishermen, ordinary people, and boats. One of the views, as indicated by the original label affixed to the back, depicts the island of Nisida, recognizable in the background of the gulf.
The works are part of the artistic tradition of the Posillipo School, one of the most significant movements in 19th-century Neapolitan landscape painting, which developed beginning in the 1820s around artists such as Anton Sminck van Pitloo and, later, Giacinto Gigante and other important interpreters of the Neapolitan landscape.
The painting of the Posillipo School is distinguished by its particular attention to light, atmospheric effects, and the natural rendering of the landscape. In these four views, the delicate play of light across the sky and sea, the azure distances, and the vivid rendering of the rocks, vegetation, boats, and small figures that enliven the scenes are particularly striking.
The presence of fishermen and boats, set against the vast backdrop of the gulf, captures the picturesque and romantic character of the Neapolitan views intended for 19th-century travelers and collectors.
The four canvases, uniform in format and composition, form a collection of particular decorative and collectible interest, capable of conveying the charm of the landscape of the Gulf of Naples in the first half of the 19th century.
The works are presented in beautiful black-lacquered wooden frames with gilded inner profiles, which enhance their elegant overall appearance.
Technique: oil on canvas
Period: first half of the 19th century
School: Posillipo School / Neapolitan school
Subjects: views of the Gulf of Naples, Posillipo, and Nisida
Number of works: 4
Dimensions with frame: 60 × 38 cm each
Antique label on the back: “Posillipo School – first half of the 1800s – View of Nisida
The price refers to all 4 works, therefore 1,650 euros each
6 600 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oil painting
Length: 60
Height: 38
Depth: 5
Reference (ID): 1818325
Availability: In stock
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